Refresher Course: Radiographers
RC 2314 - Tailoring contrast media protocols in current practice
Lectures
1
Chairpersons' introduction
05:00Christoforos Stoupis, Forch / CH, Clare Rainey, Cork / IE
2
MRI contrast management for safer person-centred care
10:00Tiago Alexandre Ferreira de Castela, Lisbon / PT
3
Ultrasound and safe use of contrast media
10:00Jamie Wild, Sheffield / UK
4
Individualised contrast injection in CT: from protocols to practice
10:00Svea Deppe Moerup, Middelfart / DK
5
Contrast in mammography: technical protocols and safety standards
10:00Cristina Poggi, Sesto Fiorentino (FIRENZE) / IT
6
Panel discussion: Safer contrast use, what else can we do?
15:00Panel discussion: Safer contrast use, what else can we do?
5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Clare Rainey, Cork / Ireland
Christoforos Stoupis, Forch / Switzerland
Christoforos Stoupis, Forch / Switzerland
10 min
MRI contrast management for safer person-centred care
Tiago Alexandre Ferreira de Castela, Lisbon / Portugal
- To understand MRI contrast safety: recognise safety protocols and patient screening for contrast use.
- To show how to enhance patient communication: learn effective strategies for discussing MRI contrast and obtaining informed consent.
- To manage adverse reactions: identify and respond to potential contrast reactions to ensure patient safety.
10 min
Ultrasound and safe use of contrast media
Jamie Wild, Sheffield / United Kingdom
- To understand how ultrasound contrast media enhance imaging and their role in diagnosis.
- To assess patient suitability: recognise the importance of patient screening for contraindications before administering contrast.
- To learn key steps to safely administer ultrasound contrast and monitor for potential adverse effects.
10 min
Individualised contrast injection in CT: from protocols to practice
Svea Deppe Moerup, Middelfart / Denmark
- To understand personalised contrast protocols by recognising the need for individualised contrast injection strategies in CT imaging based on patient factors.
- To assess patient characteristics: Learn how to evaluate factors such as renal function, body weight, and medical history to tailor contrast doses and injection techniques.
- To identify best practices for ensuring patient safety and optimising imaging quality through personalised contrast administration in CT.
10 min
Contrast in mammography: technical protocols and safety standards
Cristina Poggi, Sesto Fiorentino (FIRENZE) / Italy
- To understand the contrast role in mammography, recognising how contrast media improve visualisation of breast tissue and the detection of subtle lesions.
- To identify indications for contrast in mammography, such as for dense breast tissue or inconclusive mammograms.
- To apply safety measures for mammography contrast, ensuring proper contrast administration, minimising risks unique to mammography.
15 min
Panel discussion: Safer contrast use, what else can we do?